Angelico Press

[MATTHEW 23:1–16] Then said Jesus to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; so practice and observe whaterver they tell you, but not what they do; for they preach, but do not practice. They bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger. They do all their deeds to be seen by men; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long, and they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues, and salutations in the market places, and being called rabbi by men."

In this enchanting collection, Ethna Sheehan gathers sparkling tales and poems from beloved authors such as Aesop, Hilaire Belloc, G. K. Chesterton, and Eleanor Farjeon—stories that twinkle with wonder, wisdom, and a touch of joyful mischief. From Gospel scenes to legends of heroes, from gentle miracles to merry adventures, each story carries the soft glow of faith and the bright laughter of childhood.

A little inspiration for your 2026 reading list, from the shelves of Angelico Press.